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Respite Carer Jobs in Cradley Heath
Self-employed respite work • Set your own rates • Typical pay £18.80–£20 per hour
- Set your own rates — no agency cut
- Choose your clients and your hours
- Contracts, invoicing and payments handled for you
Registering takes a few minutes · Most carers are live within days
Description
Looking for short-term respite work in Cradley Heath? PrimeCarers connects experienced, self-employed carers with families who need reliable weekend and short-stay cover — from a couple of hours to a few days — so family carers can take a break. Right now, 21 families are currently looking for care in the wider area.
Respite work in Cradley Heath often includes companionship, personal care, medication support and household assistance during a family carer’s rest period. Shifts vary: evenings, weekends and occasional multi-day stays are common. Many carers who switch from agency work value the predictability and variety of respite roles around Cradley Heath and across the wider West Midlands.
This role suits someone with at least one year of professional care experience who enjoys short-term, relationship-focused support. You’ll choose the clients you work with, set your own availability and decide your service area — whether you want to take work close to home in Cradley Heath or travel out to Netherton, Lye, Brierley Hill, Rowley Regis, Halesowen and Dudley. You set your own rates and can expect typical pay in the region of £18.80–£20 per hour depending on the family and the hours required.
What PrimeCarers handles for you
- We introduce you to families and manage contracts.
- We take care of invoicing and payments so you’re paid on time.
- Insurance is included while you work through PrimeCarers.
What we need from you
- At least one year of professional care experience.
- An Enhanced DBS check (we can help arrange this).
- The right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes and many profiles go live within days of verification. You remain entirely self-employed: you choose your clients, your hours and your service area. If you’re used to agency patterns but want more control, respite work through PrimeCarers is a straightforward way to move to flexible self-employment while keeping regular short-term bookings in and around Cradley Heath.
If you want to hear about weekend and short-stay care requests near you, create a profile and we’ll start matching you to families. Profiles typically go live within days of verification, and our team will support you through paperwork and setup so you can begin offering respite care across Cradley Heath and the West Midlands quickly.
What carers earn around Cradley Heath
Carers on PrimeCarers are self-employed and set their own rates. Typical ranges are based on what carers in the area currently charge.
Hourly care
Based on 152 carers in the area
£18.80–£20 per hour
Overnight care
Based on 131 carers in the area
£17–£18 per hour
Live-in care
Based on 1418 carers in the area
£145–£160.50 per day
Why carers choose PrimeCarers
You set your rates
Be your own boss and choose how much you charge — many carers earn around £18.80–£20 per hour depending on hours and duties.
Flexible hours
Pick the shifts you want: a few hours, weekend cover or short multi-day stays.
Meaningful short-term work
Provide focused respite care that gives families a real break and builds strong short-term relationships.
Support and protection
We handle contracts, invoicing and payments — with insurance included while you work.
How it works
- 1
Create your profile
Apply online in minutes. Tell us about your experience and availability.
- 2
Verify and go live
Provide ID, references and a DBS. PrimeCarers can help arrange an Enhanced DBS. Profiles often go live within days.
- 3
Choose work and get paid
Accept bookings that suit you, set your hours and receive payments through PrimeCarers — with insurance while you’re on the job.
Frequently asked questions
Respite care is short-term support that gives unpaid family carers a break. It ranges from a few hours of daytime help to weekend or multi-day cover, focused on safety, comfort and companionship.
No. As a self-employed carer on PrimeCarers you choose the clients and the hours you accept. Many carers select weekend shifts or occasional multi-day stays to fit their lives.
We require at least one year of professional care experience, an Enhanced DBS (we can help arrange one), the right to work in the UK and verifiable references.
Applying takes minutes and most profiles go live within days of verification. Once live, you can begin accepting respite bookings in Cradley Heath and nearby areas.
PrimeCarers manages contracts, invoicing and payments on your behalf, and includes insurance while you work through the platform so you can focus on care.
Ready to start earning on your own terms?
Join the carers already working with families around Cradley Heath through PrimeCarers. Set your rate, choose your clients, and let us handle the admin.
